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Aug 12, 2022 … KUOPIO, Finland — Can simply being out in the sun help battle depression? A new study by international researchers finds that vitamin D may reduce depressive symptoms in adults. Examining dozens of studies from around the world, researchers conducted a meta-analysis on the association between taking vitamin D supplements and depression. The 41 studies investigated the…

Aug 08, 2022 … ADELAIDE, Australia — Are your inflammation markers usually high when it comes to your routine blood work? New research out of Australia finds you may want to spend more time in the sun and soak in more vitamin D. A little bit of inflammation is integral to the human body’s natural healing process. Chronic inflammation, however,…

Jul 29, 2022 … BOSTON — Vitamin D may provide a number of health benefits, but strengthening your bones isn’t one of them. According to a new study, taking vitamin D supplements does nothing to prevent bone fractures in most healthy individuals. Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital conducted an ancillary study as part of the VITamin D and OmegA-3…

Jul 06, 2022 … LONDON — People can end up in hospital if they overdose on Vitamin D supplements, a new study warns. Medics say the vitamin, which people also pick up from sunlight and certain foods, is harmful to those who consume too much of it. They add hypervitaminosis D, a condition caused by too much vitamin D,…

Jun 22, 2022 … ADELAIDE, Australia — More sunshine could help ward off dementia, according to a new study which reveals a direct link between vitamin D deficiency and cognitive decline. The world-first study discovered that cases of dementia could drop by nearly a fifth if people who are deficient in vitamin D take more supplements to bring them…

Feb 28, 2022 … GUILDFORD, United Kingdom — Vitamin D helps with strong bones, immunity, and improving mood. But new research suggests vitamin D3 specifically is more beneficial than vitamin D2. While the researchers call vitamin D2’s effects on human health “questionable,” they say vitamin D3 may balance the immune system and bolster defenses against viral infections including COVID-19.…

Aug 17, 2021 … BOSTON, Mass. — Adding vitamin D to the menu may be a low-cost way of preventing colorectal cancer in people under 50, a new study reveals. Researchers from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard have discovered a link between lowering cancer risk in younger adults and the amount of vitamin D they consume through food. Although…

Aug 15, 2021 … MONTREAL — Popping vitamin D pills won’t protect you against COVID, according to new research. A large-scale study shows no evidence that taking the vitamin reduces infection rates or severity of the disease. Vitamin D was believed to slash deaths by 60 percent, sparking calls for it to be given to hospital patients. Those receiving…

Jul 30, 2021 … SHEFFIELD, United Kingdom — Vitamin D supplements will not help reduce the painful symptoms that go along with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a new study finds. Scientists from the University of Sheffield identified that people with the debilitating condition often have a high prevalence of poor vitamin D levels. With that in mind, researchers hoped…

May 17, 2021 … UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Making sure you’re getting enough vitamin D may be a simple way to lower heart disease risk, especially among individuals with darker skin. That’s the main finding of a new study by researchers Penn State University. Study authors investigated the links between skin pigmentation, vitamin D, and heart health to reach these…

Apr 16, 2021 … NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia — Vitamin D tends to act like a cure-all for humans. From preventing colds, to relieving skin problems, to even fighting off COVID-19, the “sunshine” vitamin does it all. Now, a new study finds not having enough vitamin D may also mean bad news for your muscles. An international team finds…

Mar 22, 2021 … CHICAGO — New research is adding to the growing amount of evidence that vitamin D may help beat back the risk of contracting COVID-19. Researchers from the University of Chicago Medicine say this is especially true for African-Americans. Their study shows, however, that the same drop in the risk of infection did not occur in…

Dec 15, 2020 … LONDON — Looking for an extra layer of protection for flu season? A new major global study finds vitamin D helps shield against respiratory infections such as colds and influenza, especially in those who are deficient in it. Researchers at the Queen Mary University of London found that vitamin D has health benefits beyond its effect on…

Dec 14, 2020 … BRISBANE, Australia — Autism spectrum disorder is three times more common in boys than girls. Now, researchers in Australia have a new theory as to why there is such a gap. A team from Queensland University say maternal vitamin D deficiency may be the culprit. Among a group of lab rats, vitamin D deficiency among pregnant…

Nov 19, 2020 … BOSTON, Mass. — Scientists have suspected for decades that vitamin D helps prevent cancer to some extent, but have struggled to come to any conclusive findings. Now, a new study finds vitamin D drops the risk of developing advanced cancers by 17 percent. Prior studies had revealed people living closer to the equator (and thus…

Nov 17, 2020 … LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Besides just interfering with everyday life, an irregular heartbeat, also significantly raises one’s risk of suffering a stroke or heart attack. Many take both vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid fish oil supplements to avoid developing this condition, atrial fibrillation (AFib), but a new study finds both of these won’t actually help.…

Nov 10, 2020 … SEATTLE, Wash. — For expecting mothers, vitamin D is important for their health and their baby’s too. A study finds this critical nutrient isn’t just vital for growth but also impacts a child’s intelligence as well. Researchers from Seattle Children’s Research Institute say mothers with higher vitamin D levels during pregnancy tend to have children…

Nov 05, 2020 … MANSOURA, Egypt — With temperatures falling and winter nearing, eczema sufferers may be loading up on moisturizer and medicated creams. A new study shows there may be another form of relief for those with severe cases, however. Taking a daily vitamin D supplement may decrease eczema symptoms by a third, researchers say. Known clinically as…

Oct 27, 2020 … WASHINGTON — For months, scientists have tried to pin down what makes some people more susceptible to COVID-19 than others. A study of one hospital in Spain is pointing to a possible cause, vitamin D deficiency. Researchers say four in five patients dealing with coronavirus are also lacking the important nutrient. A team from the University…

Oct 02, 2020 … RALEIGH, N.C. — There’s a lot of truth in the old slogan “milk does a body good.” One reason kids are encouraged to drink milk is because it contains vitamin D. A new study finds this substance plays an even bigger role in growth and development than many realize. Researchers at North Carolina State University say…

Sep 07, 2020 … CHICAGO — Millions all over the globe are looking for new ways to protect themselves from the coronavirus. On that note, a new study suggests that everyone should be sure to maintain a healthy level of vitamin D within their body. More specifically, researchers from the University of Chicago Medical Center note an association between vitamin…